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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.45, 1,621.89 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.45, 1,621.89 and 431.64 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.45 : 1,621.89 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.45/1,621.89 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.45x = 1,621.89 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.45x = 700,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,072.60/1,080.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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